Silk —
–that most elegant of fabrics, known as the Queen of Fabrics
Ah, the luxurious feeling of silk next to the skin. Whether you are wearing silk pajamas or just lying on your silk sheets, the feeling is one of elegance and opulance.
Soft to the touch and feel, silk is one of the oldest of fabrics. The hand, or draping of silk touches the heart of anyone who has every bought a silk garment or some silk fabric.
The Chinese Empress Si-Ling Chi is said to have raised silkworms as early as 2640 BC.
The secret of silk was so closely guarded that it did not escape to Japan until 300AD.
Real silk is used by magicians for their many illusions as silk rolls up nice and tight and then unrolls equally well.
Some characteristics of silk:
Silk is cool in summer, warm in winter.
Silk is lightweight
Silk resists wrinkling
Silk holds its shape
Silk is resilient
Silk is both supple and drapeable, or can be
stiff or bouffant.
Some silks have a definite nap
Some silks have a high luster
Silk dries easily
Silk has very little buildup of static electricity
Silk does not soil easily
Silk does not pill easily
Silk takes dye beautifully
Silk can be used in a variety of fabrics and types,
As well as blends
Silk does not mildew
Silk fiber does not shrink, but many times the fabrics shrink
Silk is the strongest natural fiber, but has weakness when wet
Silks can be bleached with a non-chlorine bleach.
Silk is weakened by sunlight, excess heat, and age
Silk yellows when exposed to light.
Silk is damaged by perspiration, strong soaps and detergents, heat,
Improper ironing.
Silks can be laundered, depending on the fabric and the washing instructions.
Most of the time silk garments have to be dry cleaned.
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Silk Lingerie, or underwear, Pajamas, gowns, robes. Men's silk underwear, pajamas, robes. Click for
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Clothing, including Ladies blouses, dresses, pants and shirts, shawls and scarves, & handbags. Men's clothing such as pants, shirts, ties, jackets. Click for Silk Clothing
Bedding such as you might never have seen before. Real Silk Luxury. Comforters, sheets sets, blankets and duvet covers. Click for Silk Bedding
The finest of silk fabric and some "silk essence" fabric. Click for Silk Fabric
Silk Flower Arrangements to brighten any room. Click for Silk Flowers
Silk Curtains and Draperies to complete the silk look of any room. Click for Silk Curtains
